PRN: Variable Shifts - Primarily 2nd and 3rd Shift Location: Emergency Department and Other Units as Needed
Summary:
The Social Worker II applies graduate-level clinical social work skills to the psychosocial assessment of individuals, families, and groups and provides graduate-level clinical social work interventions as appropriate to client needs.
Responsibilities:
1. Applies graduate-level clinical social work skills to the psychosocial assessment of individuals, families, and groups and provides graduate-level clinical social work interventions as appropriate to client needs.
2. Consults and collaborates with hospital and community professionals and programs, participates in program and organizational assessment, planning, and development according to license guidelines.
3. Seeks professional social work supervision when appropriate for practice or training.
4. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
5. Other duties as required.
Other information:
Technical Expertise 1. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
2. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
3. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.
Education and Experience 1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Social Work from accredited Social Work academic program is required.
2. Certification: Licensed Social Worker is required.
3. Years of relevant experience: 3 to 5 years is preferred.
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